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YA06 AJX

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,817 mi
Last recorded103,817 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 AJX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 103,817 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 103,815 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre+back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 101,481 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel bearing slighty noisey

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 101,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel bearing slighty noisey

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 95,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 92,880 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 84,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 78,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 78,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 72,877 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 27 Apr 2017 72,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 26 Apr 2016 63,287 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 63,255 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 51,607 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,266 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,086 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,404 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 23,593 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 18,635 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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YA06 AJX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 81,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA06 AJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YA06 AJX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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